Tacoma Charter Bus & Minibus Rentals

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

• 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407
• (253)-404-3800

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is among the largest zoological institutions in the Northwest region and is one of the top-rated field trip destinations in Tacoma. It’s only a quick 15 minute bus ride away from Downtown Tacoma, too! Reserve a charter bus rental for your large school field trip or private group tour and see the aquarium and zoo’s hundreds of animal species including sharks, polar bears, sea otters, and more. Request a charter bus with amenities to keep your group entertained on the roads from your hotel, school campus, or another location around the area while your driver transports you and your group to the zoo and aquarium.

Museum of Glass

• 1801 Dock St, Tacoma, WA 98402
• (253) 284-4750

One of Tacoma’s most unique attractions is its own Museum of Glass. This museum houses collections of contemporary glass art and features live demonstrations. The museum is also well-known for its colorful Cone, a massive and hot cone-shaped sculpture outside of the building. The Museum of Glass provides an experience unlike other museums, as it has live glassblowing demonstrations from expert glass-making artists. Book a charter bus rental for your trip from another area of Washington to transport a group of art enthusiasts and budding artists, who may even be inspired by the process to create their own artwork!

LeMay - America's Car Museum

• 2702 E D St, Tacoma, WA 98421
• (253)-779-8490

LeMay – America’s Car Museum (ACM) is located in Downtown Tacoma on the waterfront and features a collection of around 300 vintage and collector vehicles. Groups of classic car lovers should definitely prioritize seeing this museum for its variety of exhibits on car history. Visitors will also find special exhibitions highlighting historically significant figures in motor history or cars that may have been owned by celebrities. Schedule a group tour for at least 10 visitors to experience ACM at its best! You’ll get a tour guide, group seating at Triple Threat Cafe, a discount on tickets, and additional discounts at the museum’s gift shop.

Tacoma Art Museum

• 1701 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
• (253) 272-4258

The Tacoma Art Museum (TAM) is located in Downtown Tacoma along the Thea Foss Waterway. It focuses on artwork that has been crafted by artists in the Pacific Northwest since 1935. The museum is home to over 5,000 pieces by local and international artists like Dale Chihuly, Morris Graves, and Qi Baishi. The largest part of its collection focuses on contemporary and historical art that’s specific to the Northwest, and one of its most notable offerings is a large glass art collection and exhibits. Plan a field trip or tour at TAM for a group of at least 10. You can request a docent-led tour to delve deeper into artwork or your students can even plan projects around the art after the tour!

Children's Museum of Tacoma

• 1501 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
• (253)-627-6031

Groups traveling with children will find endless fun and learning opportunities at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma. Its interactive exhibits, hands-on STEM programming, and fun play areas like the Woods in the City can keep kids entertained for the whole day! Bring your after-school program, a church youth group, or even plan a private event like a kid’s birthday party or family reunion at one of the most popular spots in Tacoma for school trips. With interactive displays at discounted rates for groups of 10 or more, you’ll want to book a trip today.

Washington State History Museum

• 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
• (253) 272-3500

Visitors interested in Pacific Northwest history and culture can trust Washington State History Museum (WSHM) for a look into the area’s past. WSHM boasts six floors and several exhibits dedicated to exploring everything from Tacoma’s natural history and industrialization to contemporary local culture. From interactive games about the region’s early pioneers to modern sculptures that reflect today’s cultural norms—your group is bound to have fun as they traverse these historical exhibitions.

America's Historic Route 66

Want to enjoy the great American West with your group or scout troop? Take a 66 tour across the state in a full-size charter bus and experience an American landmark like no other! Route 66 extends across eight states and takes 3 to 4 weeks to drive and see its attractions. You can plan a shorter itinerary or see a different section of Route 66 with a comfortable and efficient bus rental from Charter Bus Rental Company Tacoma. Just let your reservation specialist know which part of the route you and your group want to explore. With a charter bus, you’ll have tons of comfortable amenities to make the hours or even days on the road more enjoyable.

Mount Rainier National Park

• Paradise, WA 98398

Enjoy the views of Washington’s tallest mountain at Mount Rainier National Park. This 370-square mile park is one of the top destinations in the state for group day trips and overnight adventures. Gather the nature lovers, rent a shuttle bus, and travel 1.5 hours from Downtown Tacoma to enjoy stunning landscapes and trails that wind around the mountain and past glacial moraines. This park is a hotspot for hikers during the late spring and summer months, making booking a private bus service a must when traveling there with a group. If your group has a packed itinerary including the peak and the surrounding towns, your group can skip waiting for multiple cars at trail heads, popular attractions, and even popular restaurant destinations.

Olympic National Park

• 3002 Mt Angeles Rd, Port Angeles, WA 98362
• (360)-565-3130

If your group isn’t interested in traveling Southeast to Mount Rainier, consider heading northwest to Olympic National Park instead. This nearly 1 million-acre park on the Olympic Peninsula offers a diverse mixture of environments and attracts nature enthusiasts from across the region and the world, including areas with glacial moraines, temperate rainforests, and scenic beaches. The drive from Downtown Tacoma takes around 2 hours and the park’s visitor center is open daily for tours. The park is an easily-accessible day trip from Tacoma. Or if your family or friends’ group vacation requires a multi-day adventure around Olympic National Park, a personal bus rental will keep you and your group on schedule.

Washington State Fair

• 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA 98371
• (253) 841-5045

Every year, groups of family and friends, afterschool programs, scout troops, or local religious organizations from across the state travel to Puyallup to attend the largest fair in Washington state. Take a short trip from Tacoma to Puyallup with Charter Bus Rental Company Tacoma! Have a fun day or weekend at the fair with everyone in your group when you skip crowded train or car rides. Spend a full day in a climate-controlled cabin with a driver who can stay with your group throughout the event. Plus, you can save time during your visit, by skipping shuttle services and long-term parking by picking up and dropping off groups at the venue’s entrance with your private driver. A bus driver makes parking and travel so easy so you don’t need to think about it!